Nitrile (or equivalent) gloves and a (CLEAN) hat are recommended to be worn to minimize any skin and / or scalp exposure to the cleaning solution.

Always protect the interior of the car below where you are cleaning the stain with plastic, a towel or similar protective covering to avoid dripping the cleaning solution onto the interior fabric or leather trim which could possibly discolor it.

When dipping the cotton ball into the cleaning solution, it should be wet but not dripping wet. This will reduce the chances of dripping it onto areas other than the stain.

When air-drying, always use a hair dryer on a LOW heat setting and keep the dryer’s air outlet moving. DO NOT use a heat gun or high heat setting on the hair dryer or the headliner may be damaged.

STEP 2– Stir to make sure the cleaning solution is completely mixed before proceeding.

STEP 3– Dip a cotton ball into the cleaning solution then repeatedly dab or pat it directly on the stain until the stain is removed.

VERY IMPORTANT: Use ONLY a dabbing or patting action when applying the cleaning solution to the stain. DO NOT RUB the stain with the cotton ball as rubbing may affect the texture of the headliner material. This will make the affected portion stand out because of inconsistent texture with the material of the surrounding area.

STEP 4– Once the stain is removed, spray the affected area sparingly with clean, warm water* and dry the area with a clean detail towel. A quality microfiber towel works well for this purpose.

REMINDER: Avoid using very hard or heavily mineralized water as it may leave behind a stain when dried. If soft water is not locally available, use distilled water.

STEP 5– After drying, if the stain has not been fully removed, repeat steps 1-4 as necessary.

STEP 6– Once the stain is fully removed, complete the drying of the affected area using a hair / blow dryer on the LOW heat setting.

WARRANTY / CLAIM INFORMATION

For vehicles within the Basic New Car Limited Warranty period, this repair may be claimed using the following information:

NOTE: Up to $3.00 can be claimed in sublet to cover the cost of the recommended cleaning materials.

REMINDER: SOA strongly discourages the printing and/or local storage of service information as previously released information and electronic publications may be updated at any time. Always refer to STIS for the latest service information before performing any repairs.